Seattle Dec 30, 2020–Jan 3, 2021 & Apr 2–4, 2021

Seattle Dec 30, 2020–Jan 3, 2021 & Apr 2–4, 2021

A Heavenly Gift

The culture of ancient China was divinely inspired.

Shen Yun’s works reflect this rich spiritual heritage...

Shen Yun invites you to travel back to the magical world of ancient China. Experience a lost culture through the incredible art of classical Chinese dance, and see legends come to life. Shen Yun makes this possible by pushing the boundaries of the performing arts, with a unique blend of stunning costuming, high-tech backdrops, and an orchestra like no other. Be prepared for a theatrical experience that will take your breath away!

A Heritage Once Lost

The traditional Chinese culture Shen Yun presents cannot be seen anywhere else in the world—not even in China. There, the ruling communist regime has viewed China’s rich spiritual and artistic heritage as a threat to its ideology and for decades tried to erase it.

But in 2006, a group of Chinese artists came together in New York with a vision: to revive the best of China’s cultural heritage and share it with the world. They drew courage and inspiration from their practice of Falun Dafa—a spiritual discipline based on the principles of truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance. The company’s repertoire includes important works shedding light on the plight of people like them in communist China today.

After a decade of performing around the world to sold-out audiences everywhere, Shen Yun has brought a great civilization back from the brink of extinction.

Full Houses Everywhere

Shen Yun is now the world’s premier classical Chinese dance company. Some people fly from other countries or drive hundreds of miles to see it. Others see the same performance five or six times. Why? Many say there are no words to describe it—you have to see it with your own eyes to find out.

SHEN YUN HAS only been around for a decade, but these days,
wherever it goes theaters are packed. Some people fly from other countries or
drive hundreds of miles to see it. Others see the same show six times. Why? Many
say there are no words to describe it—you have to see it with your own eyes.

Marion Oliver McCaw Hall at Seattle Center is the region's premier performance venue. McCaw Hall opened in June 2003 as a $127 million renovation of the Seattle Opera House, made possible by a partnership between the Hall's two world-class resident performing arts tenants, Pacific Northwest Ballet and Seattle Opera, Seattle Center and the Seattle Center Foundation. This partnership secured $55 million in public funds and over $72 million in private philanthropic gifts to make the Hall a reality. The Hall is owned by the City of Seattle and operated by Seattle Center, in accordance with a unique 25-year Operating Agreement with its resident tenants, which provides them with on-going oversight and shared responsibility for its operations and budget.

McCaw Hall includes the state-of-the-art 2,900-seat Susan Brotman Auditorium, the 380-seat Nesholm Family Lecture Hall, Prelude Café, elegant lobbies fronted by a luminous five-story serpentine glass wall, two beautiful donor/special function rooms, and a 17,800-square-foot public plaza (the Kreielsheimer Promenade) that serves as an entry into McCaw Hall and the Seattle Center campus. Designed by local architectural firm LMN, the Hall's design emphasizes elegance balanced with flexibility and functionality. Its open, airy lobbies strive to minimize the separation between exterior and interior, inviting the community to view and join the anticipation of audiences prior to a performance. As well, the Hall incorporates a number of environmentally sustainable design features which minimize its use of resources, waste generation and carbon footprint.

Plan Your Visit

Map & Directions

McCaw Hall is located on Mercer Street between 3rd and 4th Avenues, on the north edge of the Seattle Center campus, approximately 2 miles north of the Downtown Seattle business district.

Parking

Parking is available at the Mercer Street Garage, conveniently located across the street from McCaw Hall. A covered skybridge provides easy access between level C of the garage and McCaw Hall.

Our Executive Chef Nathan Batway loves creating new and innovative menus for our restaurant diners based on the season or production. From delightful appetizers to exquisite entrees and delicious desserts along with a wonderful selection of wines, we will help to make your show experience one to remember! Prelude Restaurant also has an appetizing brunch menu available to matinee goers prior to show time.

In addition, Prelude extends the guest dining experience by offering a convenient pre-order option for intermission. Whether you are interested in a full course meal or a tasty appetizer, your order will be ready for the intermission and waiting at your table upon arrival!​

Prelude opens 2 hours prior to performances.

Other Information

Tickets may be purchased without service fees 90 minutes prior to the event at McCaw Hall's box office located in Kreielsheimer Promenade Lobby.

Special Seating Accommodations:Wheelchair accessible seating is available. Please contact Ticketmaster to make accessible seating arrangements for the show you wish to attend.

There are a limited number of transfer seats available. These seats have a movable arm that allows for easy transfer from wheelchair or walker to the seat. Aisles need to be clear during each performance. If you are not specifically sitting in designated wheelchair seating, walkers and wheelchairs cannot remain with you during the show. Usher staff can assist with stowing your walker or wheelchair in an appropriate nearby location.

Following the lead taken by some media and other organizations, we are now also referring to the coronavirus as "the CCP virus," as it is the Chinese Communist Party's mismanagement and cover-up that has led to the global pandemic.